UPDATE:
New version of this post coming on the 16th of January.
More info here:
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2016/01/convention-page-for-2016-now-accepting.html
With 2015 comes yet another armada of massive conventions covering just about every corner of the Earth. Quite a few new ones are appearing on countries that previously only held smaller meetups. And joining them is the usual crew, with many continuing on from success in 2014 and earlier.
This post follows the same style as our previous year, with a few extras. The Illustrious Q has been compiling up places for those looking to specifically meet show staff, which will all be linked from here for easy access and updated as more conventions announce things.
We are also including conventions that haven't yet submit anything. If your convention falls into that category, feel free to follow the guide over here for getting yours updated with all the required information.
Now go my minions! Bask in the glory that is pony conventions below the break.
2015 Conventions by Date
Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
February 20,2015 - February 21, 2015
Hooray! The full programme for the Hearth's Warming Eve and Hearth's Warming Day has been announced. Hearth's Warming Eve is on the 20th of February and will be a cozy get-together with a limited amount of guests
packed full of games, dinner, a storyteller and of course party like there's no tomorrow. Well, maybe not quite, because there will be a tomorrow, the main Convention Day that everypony is waiting for: Hearth's Warming Day on the 21st of February. On this day many different kinds of activities are scheduled, like karaoke, a voice acting panel, charity auction, plushie panel, fanart and flashfic contests, a CCG workshop, styling workshop and lots more. For those who want to expand their collections there are quite a few vendors in the Collector's Corner and Artist's Alley.
February 21 - February 22
Surfers Paradise, Australia
March 14
Bangkok, Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 21, 2015 - March 22, 2015
Friendship. We all know what it means. We meet with our peers and family almost every day. We talk, hang out and interact with them but when was the last time you really felt it? Introducing a pony convention like no other - an event to celebrate one of the most colourful fandoms the world has ever seen. A gathering for anyone and everypony, brony or not. Set to rock Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's first ever MLP:FiM convention, The Friendship Express is here to bring back the meaning of friendship one step at a time. So we invite you to come with us on this journey. Friendship is calling. Take a stand. Make your mark. Believe in magic. We’ll see you there!
April 3, 2015 - April 5, 2015
Burlingame, California
BABSCon, the San Francisco Bay Area's first and only My Little Pony convention, is back after becoming the largest-ever first-year pony con—and the second largest, period—in its triumphant first run. The fun will be doubled in 2015 with another mind-bending NEIGHhem concert lineup, the best party floor anywhere, and guests including Tara Strong, Andrea Libman, Cathy Weseluck, Rebecca Shoichet, Peter New, Claire Corlett, Ian James Corlett, Brian Drummond, Brynna Drummond, Marÿke Hendrikse, Danny Ingram, Steffan Andrews, Natasha Levinger, G.M. Berrow, Heather Breckel, Tony Fleecs, Heather Nuhfer, Jenn Blake and Bobby Curnow, and more to come. Join us and experience a different kind of pony con!
April 11, 2015 - April 12, 2015
Berlin, Germany
Brony Fair represents a new convention concept and will take place for the first time 2015 in Germany's capital city, Berlin. With main focus on the community, it will be a weekend full of interactive events in the midst of an elaborately decorated setting of Equestria. At the Fair you can take part in various activities such as the Iron Pony Competition by competing against other bronies in various games, at a CCG tournament or at panels and workshops, sing Karaoke, have fun at the evening events Brony Disco and Cocktail Lounge or relax at the Pony Maid Café. We are already looking forward to meet you there!
Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan
May 4, 2015
Japan PonyCon returns to Tokyo in May of 2015 with even more events, items to be bid on, panels, and special guests. Come celebrate the show and fandom with art, music, prizes and other fans. Concert to be
held in the evening. Confirmed live appearances by The Living Tombstone and Eurobeat Brony, with more guests (by skype or live) to be announced! Get unique pony goods from the artists alley, or bid on unique goods for the charity auction. Japan PonyCon mascot “Poniko” just might make an appearance, and any level of cosplay is welcome! The main language will be Japanese, but English staff members are available, and fun can be had by all! If you're in or near Tokyo May 4th, come on by and have a great time! Japan PonyCon 2015 Spring, May 4th, Hokutopia Tower, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
May 22, 2015 - May 24, 2015
Overland Park, Kansas
Seattle, Washington
May 29, 2015 - May 31, 2014
Everfree Northwest is the premier MLP fan convention of the Pacific Northwest. One of the largest such conventions in the world, we are excited to bring you the best experience yet as we get ready for our fourth con! We are dedicated to bringing a slice of Equestria to Earth for three days. A family friendly event, we seek to spread the magic of friendship to fans both young and old. Come meet fellow fans, take part in fun events, watch awesome panels. and take part in writing, art, cosplay, gaming, and so much more! Featuring special show guests such as John de Lancie, Nicole Oliver, and Tabitha St. Germain! Say up to date on the latest information about show and community guests, convention events and contests, and convention news by visiting our website, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Twitter, tumblr, deviantART, and FIMFiction.
June 12, 2015 - June 14, 2015
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 26, 2015 - June 28, 2015
Houston, Texas
Going for its third year, Fiesta Equestria will be returning to Houston's Marriott Westchase to put on a fun-filled Brony convention with contests, voice actors, musicians, and a ton of panels!
Tampa, FL
July 10, 2015 – July 12, 2015
The Grand Brony Gala - Three! Bringing Equestria to Life! Featuring special guests: Actor John De Lancie, VA for “Discord” and Composer Daniel Ingram. Three Day Convention with Two Original Stage Shows, with professional cosplaying actors and singers, along with a VIP Reception, Main Events Room, Vendors Room, Artist Alley, Panels, Game Room, and Friday Dance with Live Band. On Saturday Night our Semi-Formal Gala will fully immerse you in Canterlot’s Grand Galloping Gala with dancing, hors d’ouevres, games character interaction and prizes! (Dance with Fluttershy, Laugh with Pinkie Pie). July 10-12, 2015 in a beautiful hotel right down the road from Busch Gardens! The Embassy Suites - USF/Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL 33612 (Discounted SUITES are available with complimentary BREAKFAST & EVENING COCKTAIL HOUR; can sleep up to 6 comfortably.) Tickets are now on sale. (Prices will go up Jan 1st and May 1st.) See our website for details.
July 17, 2015 - July 19, 2015
Columbus, Ohio
July 17th, 2015 - July 18th, 2015
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Crystal Mountain Pony Con (CMPC) is a convention for Bronies, Pegasisters, and My Little Pony fans of all ages, celebrating the content-creators that keep our fandom going. This is our third consecutive year hosting a Brony convention in "Salt Lick City". This year, join us at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 17th and 18th. Special guests will include: Solrac, Silver Quill, Dr. Wolf, PonyFireStone, LazerPon3, Bogyle Bronies, CrickeyDave, Canterlot Radio, Too Rad Cosplay, Cawhyee, and Sciggles. While here, attend our panels, join our cosplay contest, visit our larger vendor hall, play a round of MLP CCG or My Little Rockband in our game room, or just chill with friendly company. Weekend badges cost $40, but if you support our Indiegogo campaign, you can get yours for just $30. Drop some bits and make some new friends at CMPC 2015! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/crystal-mountain-pony-con--3
July 18, 2015 - July 19, 2015
Toulouse, France
PonySouth is a French convention for adult fans of My Little Pony : Friendship is Magic happening in Toulouse (France), the 18th and 19th of July 2015.
July 25, 2015 - July 26, 2015
Manchester, United Kingdom
Ludwigsburg, Germany
August 1st, 2015 - August 2nd, 2015
GalaCon, one of Europes biggest and oldest „Friendship is Magic“ fan convention is back for it’s 4th year. Again we offer a variety of international guests of honour from the show and from the community, as well as panels and workshops and other activities as well as the traditional merchants mile. And of course again our „ePONYmous MANE events“: The formal Gala Dance and the Gala Party. Or just meet old friends. Or make new ones. What ever it is, we hope together with you we can have a great time again and make GalaCon the BEST WEEKEND EVER! Again!
Baltimore, Maryland
August 7 - August 9
Based in Baltimore, Md., BronyCon is the premiere convention for “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” fans of all ages. Starting out as a one-day event in New York City with just 100 attendees, BronyCon has grown over the years to a weekend-long extravaganza drawing over 9,600 fans from every corner of the globe. This year’s event, scheduled for Aug. 7-9, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center, is expected to trump that figure. Featuring show guests, an incredible panel lineup, BronyPalooza, a fully-stocked vendor hall, screenings, contests and so much more, BronyCon has something in store for everyone.
August 21, 2015 - August 23, 2015
Prague, Czech Republic
Czequestria is back to build up and improve on the last year! You can expect our awesome chilled out atmosphere with spontaneous combustion of fun, cheer and merriness! Over the year we've prepared several new workshops as well as created awards for best cosplayers (roleplay, craftsmanship, originality), cupcake decorators, miniature painters and more. Traditional charity auction, CCG workshop, collective drawing and a gaming panel are all still on the menu. There are some great changes for this year too, such as 3 separate gaming areas (Karaoke, DDR, RockBand) as well as the Saturday party event was moved to a grand hall for proper stomping! Never been to Prague? Don't worry! Join us all on Friday for a whole day of city exploring via LARP event! You won't break a bank by visiting Prague and Czequestria either as we are proud to hold the "cheapest con to attend" award since 2014!
August 21 - August 23
Richmond, B.C. Canada
BronyCAN is Canada's premiere MLP convention, and we're glad to be back for our third year! We have a great number of things to offer attendees such as gaming, artist alley, musical events, and plenty of show and community guests coming. We have already announced Vincent Tong and Maryke Hendrikse, and plan to have many more such announcements. Come join us in beautiful Vancouver, BC, right where the show is produced at DHX Media, and enjoy a great weekend with all our friends!
September 4, 2015 - September 6, 2015
Anaheim, California
Equestria LA is Southern California's premiere My Little Pony fan convention located in Anaheim, CA! After a successful 2 years running and a 1 year break, we are back for 2015! So join us this Labor Day Weekend, Sept 4th - 6th!
September 12, 2015 – September 13, 2015
Madrid, Spain
Starting today, and until August 1st, the requests for stands at the con are open for those of you who wish to come as vendors. If you are illustrators and want to offer commissions, if you are crafters and wish to sell your works, or if you run a store and would like to offer your merchandizing to the spanish and portuguese bronies, this is where you can do it. Similarly, you could opt to use this space to advertise your organization's activities or as an exhibition for your little big project before the whole iberian brony community.
You can request your stand by filling the form in our webpage. In there, you'll learn all the steps you need to follow. If you still have doubts, don't hesitate to ask us through our e-mail address.
During this month, we will be announcing our guests for the con, the Indiegogo campaign and the selling of tickets. Stay tuned.
The Summer has just begun!
October 10, 2015 - October 11 2015
Leicester, UK
Knoxville, Tennessee
October 16, 2015 - October 18, 2015
Super Speedy Cider Con' has so much in store for being in its first year, you'd think our con staff only ran on cider. Located in Downtown Knoxville, TN at the newly renovated Hilton, we have three days filled with events! More fun is constantly being added to make this convention truly special and we'd love it if you came by our website to see what's new and how you can help out! So please check us out and reserve your spot with us so that you can join us at SSCC! Seeya then everypony~
October 23 - October 25
Dallas, Texas
Edinburgh, Scotland
November (TBA)
BronyScot, Scotland’s Brony Convention, was a smash hit last year and we’re very pleased to say that BronyScot is back in late 2015 for even more pony related madness. With a whole bunch of panels, guests, activities and vendors there’s plenty to do for everyone. We’ll also have a fantastic selection of the fandom’s favorite musicians performing at our evening music concert, Rock Nessie! Final dates and venue are to be announced soon, so make sure you’re following our social media for all the latest updates.
November 20 - November 22
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ponyville Ciderfest, Wisconsin's premier MLP fan convention, returns for our second year on Nov 20-22, 2015! Run by the same organizers of Anime Milwaukee, we are here to provide the best Brony experience that Wisconsin has ever seen! Ponyville Ciderfest will feature guests from the show, fan panels, musical acts, a Grand Galloping Gala and much more! Check our website for details on guests and events!
Singapore, Singapore
December 20, 2014 - December 21, 2014
Drawing inspiration from the west, The Cloudsdale Splash is an event to celebrate the diverse creative side of the brony fandom. We are bringing together what the Southeast Asian side of the fandom has to offer in the arts and making it a free-for-all, awesome gathering that celebrates diversity, artistry and most of all, friendship!
January 8, 2016 - January 10, 2016
San Diego, California, USA
Are you ready San Diego because Pacific Pony Con is here! This is the first con to hit San Diego; Pacific Pony Con will run over January 8, 2016 through January 10, 2016. Register at Pacificponycon.com. Mission Belle would also like to announce Andrea Libman to this event. There's so much to do like meet new ponies if your not from California, greet ponies if you are; buy from vendors of all sorts, party and so much more. We hope to see everypony who can attend
And if you need something a bit smaller scale without the usual payment requirement, hit up our meetup map!
